Biomedical Science Personal Statement

Life often does not go according to plan or simply plans change. I entered as a freshman in college completely undecided on what I wanted to study and what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I took several exploratory classes involving anatomy and physiology because I had a strong interest in this field of study. At the same time, I took classes exploring engineering because I always excelled in math classes and enjoyed solving problems. After taking these classes I decided in my sophomore year of college to pursue a career in the medical field, thus I chose the major of biomedical sciences with a premed intention. Fast forward a few years, I have now graduated from Grand Valley State University’s Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences

The program will also introduce me to innovative laboratory situations and experiences. I hope to gain more knowledge of the human body as a whole and deepen my understanding of not only the how but also the why of what transpires in the body. I intend to create lasting professional relationships with my professors and my fellow students that will be useful during my education and into my career. Furthermore, the master program will be a good test of whether patient care is right for me or if I fit better in a laboratory setting because I will be working in a direct patient care setting outside of school and in the lab setting within the

To begin with, I graduated high school with honors for having over a 4.0 GPA, while working part-time throughout and keeping a well-balanced social life as well. Furthermore, my undergraduate program at Grand Valley State University in biomedical science has given me a strong base to build upon towards furthering my biomedical studies. The classes I have taken have strengthened my overall understanding of human anatomy from the cellular and microscopic levels to the systemic and macroscopic levels. Due to current financial responsibilities, I have continued to work a full-time job throughout my schooling, all the while maintaining a 3.591 Grade Point Average. In addition, several of my undergraduate classes were affected by COVID-19 during the pandemic so instead of relying on class, much of what I learned was self-taught through my notes and reading. Overall, I believe I am well prepared for graduate school and I am looking forward to new challenges and new